Dawes Court, The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8

A 1 bedroom purpose built lower ground floor retirement apartment in a convenient location with lift access to all floors and benefiting from electric heating and double glazing with established communal gardens and car park.

Location
Ledbury is a thriving and expanding town which has a range of local facilities and amenities including shops, schools, churches, restaurants, theatre, doctors surgeries, community hospital and a mainline railway station, with direct links to Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New Street, Oxford, Reading and London Paddington. The cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are all approximately 16 miles distant with the M50 motorway available approximately 4 miles to the south of the town.

Description
3 Dawes Court is a lower ground floor apartment forming part of a modern purpose-built retirement complex most conveniently situated close to Ledbury town centre opposite Tesco and a bus stop.

The accommodation has been specifically designed for retirement and there is a lift to all floors and the reassurance of 24 hour emergency alarm call system as as a part time development manager.

The apartment enjoys a westerly outlook and has the benefit of electric heating and double glazing.

It comprises a spacious entrance hall, open plan sitting room with refitted kitchen area, one bedroom and a refitted shower room with WC.

There is a communal drying room, an established communal garden and car park.

Accommodation

Communal Entrance
Secure front door and intercom system leading into a communal entrance and seated reception area.

Entrance Hall
Wooden front door. Airing Cupboard housing 'Ariston' electric hot water boiler. Storage cupboard housing fuse board (10/01/27). Carpet. Ceiling light point. Smoke alarm. Doors to bedroom, Bathroom and Lounge/diner.

Lounge/Diner 18.24ft (5.56m) x 10.00ft (3.05m)
Carpet. Curtains and Curtain rail. Ceiling light point. 2x Wall mounted light points. Electric radiator. UPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Fitted blinds. Electric fire with wooden mantle piece and stone effect composite hearth. Leading through to...

Kitchen 8.23ft (2.51m) x 7.87ft (2.40m)
Wood effect laminate flooring. Wood effect vinyl work tops with under counter and over head storage cupboards. Tiled backsplash. Washing machine and Electric oven. Space for Fridge/Freezer. Stainless steel sink with drying rack and chrome mixer tap.

Bedroom 11.68ft (3.56m) x 8.86ft (2.70m)
Carpet. Curtains and curtain rail. Ceiling light point. UPVE Double glazed window to front aspect. Electric radiator. Built in wardrobe.

Bathroom 6.43ft (1.96m) x 5.25ft (1.60m)
Wood effect laminate flooring. Walk in double shower with marble effect panelled backsplash, 'Bristan' electric shower with Chrome shower head. Low level ceramic toilet. Ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap. Under counter storage cupboard. Wall mounted, mirrored cupboard. Light point. Wall mounted electric heater. Extractor fan. Shaving point.

Outside
An area of communal lawn and benched seating lead to the main entrance of the building. A footpath leads to the rear of the property with a communal parking area and further garden.


Services
We have been advised that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Directions

From the agents Ledbury office turn left at the traffic lights and proceed along the High Street. Continue along the Homend and Dawes Court will be located on the right hand just past the traffic lights opposite Tesco. To gain access to the car park at the rear continue on past the petrol station and turn immediately right into Knapp Lane take the first turning right into Homend Crescent and the rear entrance to Dawes Court will be located on the right hand side.

Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND "B"
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

Energy Performance Certificate

The EPC rating for this property is C (80).

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel: 01531 634648)

General

Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Agents Notes
It should be noted that occupancy is restricted to those people who are 55 and over. The part time development manager does not perform any 'carer' duties. First port retirement developments are designed for independent active living.

Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is Leasehold. The property is held on a 999 year lease from 1987. The ground rent is ?150pa and there is a service charge which is currently understood to be ?304.85 per month.